Theoretical Issues in Stuttering

By Joseph S. Attanasio and Ann Packman

Book Overview

Although there is now a large body of research into the nature and treatment of stuttering, little is understood about its underlying mechanisms. As a result until now there has been no comprehensive review of the numerous theories and models that have been proposed to explain stuttering. Theoretical Issues in Stuttering provides a comprehensive account of the contribution of theory to understanding and managing stuttering. It covers an impressive range of topics including a description of both past and current theories of stuttering, placing each within the relevant historical context. In addition, the authors evaluate the explanatory power of such models and provide a detailed exploration of the implications of these models for the practitioner. Theoretical Issues in Stuttering aims to fill a gap in the literature on the subject of stuttering theory and to act as an invaluable resource for speech-language pathologists, lecturers and advanced students of speech and language pathology.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841693030
• ISBN13: 9781841693033
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 6.3"